It's peak summer holiday season - but are we now unable to switch off?

It's peak summer holiday season - but are we now unable to switch off?

The Agenda is your go-to programme for news, analysis and comment - a daily digest of local and international stories that matter to you. Broadcasting every weekday, Georgia Tolley goes beyond the headlines to speak to government ministers, decision makers, analysts and local experts to find out how the news will impact those of us living in the UAE.
From Covid-19, to climate change and community issues, The Agenda covers stories from every walk of life, so get in touch with us and tell us your news.

The Agenda is your go-to programme for news, analysis and comment - a daily digest of local and international stories that matter to you. Broadcasting every weekday, Georgia Tolley goes beyond the headlines to speak to government ministers, decision makers, analysts and local experts to find out how the news will impact those of us living in the UAE. From Covid-19, to climate change and community issues, The Agenda covers stories from every walk of life, so get in touch with us and tell us your news.

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THE DEATH OF DOWNTIME

That cheap flight deal you saw online may not be the price you pay by checkout. So why do advertised airfares change so quickly, and how can travellers avoid a surprise at the final booking page?

Dubai’s exhibitions and events sector is moving to reassure the market ahead of the next major events season.

A home sold means funding for another home.

Meet the Dubai resident who's flying all the way to the US to watch the FIFA World Cup live.

Is your dog left-pawed or right-pawed?

And a whale shark has been spotted at Jumeirah Fishing Harbour. Find out exactly where.

That&nbsp;cheap flight deal you saw online may not be the price you pay by checkout. So why do advertised airfares change so quickly, and how can travellers avoid a surprise at the final booking page?
Dubai&rsquo;s exhibitions and events sector is moving to reassure the market ahead of the next major events season.
A home sold means funding for another home.
Meet the Dubai resident who's flying all the way to the US to watch the FIFA World Cup live.
Is your dog left-pawed or right-pawed?
And a whale shark has been spotted at Jumeirah Fishing Harbour. Find out exactly where.

Why airfares keep changing

Thousands of seafarers are stranded around the Strait of Hormuz, raising urgent questions about abandonment, responsibility and who protects crews when conflict reaches the sea. We speak to Ben Bailey from The Mission to Seafarers about what support is available for crews stuck on board, and what shipowners and governments should be doing now.

Mobile phone use behind the wheel nearly killed Emirati Juma Almheiri, leaving him in a coma for 45 days.

An influencer mum has been banned from posting pictures of her children online. Find out why.

And if you were told to evacuate an aircraft, would you leave everything behind?

Thousands of seafarers are stranded around the Strait of Hormuz, raising urgent questions about abandonment, responsibility and who protects crews when conflict reaches the sea. We speak to Ben Bailey from The Mission to Seafarers about what support is available for crews stuck on board, and what shipowners and governments should be doing now.
Mobile phone use behind the wheel nearly killed Emirati Juma Almheiri, leaving him in a coma for 45 days.
An influencer mum has been banned from posting pictures of her children online. Find out why.
And if you were told to evacuate an aircraft, would you leave everything behind?

Who protects the crew?

According to industry leaders in the country, Spain is seeing a surge in demand as some tourists choose destinations such as the Costa Blanca instead of holidays in the Middle East and North Africa. 

We get the latest from the Philippines after the deadly earthquake struck Mindanao.

The World Cup starts this week, but could heat and humidity be one of the biggest risks for players and fans?

And we get details about a rare sighting of a great white shark in the Mediterranean.

According to industry leaders in the country, Spain is seeing a surge in demand as some tourists choose destinations such as the Costa Blanca instead of holidays in the Middle East and North Africa.&nbsp;
We get the latest from the Philippines after the deadly earthquake struck Mindanao.
The World Cup starts this week, but could heat and humidity be one of the biggest risks for players and fans?
And we get details about a rare sighting of a great white shark in the Mediterranean.

THE DEATH OF DOWNTIME

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